numerus clausus

English - Turkish

Definition of numerus clausus in English Turkish dictionary

sayı clausus

English - English

Definition of numerus clausus in English English dictionary

Limitation on the number of students allowed to enter university based on examination performance, ethnicity or gender

quota which restricts admission (to a profession, institution, etc.); (Historical) quota which restricted the number of Jews accepted at institutions of higher learning (in order to minimize their social influence)

Etymology

() From Latin numerus (“number”) clausus (“reserved”)